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MERICS Internship Communications & Publications

Merics

Job Location:

Berlin - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 30 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

MERICS Internship

As an intern at MERICS you will work in the Communications & Publications and External Relations teams assisting with media relations the preparation of research publications for various communication channels and the organization of a wide range of event formats at an independent institute.
We are looking for committed and flexible team players to contribute as full-time interns (40 hours per week) to its research programs. The application round for internships always takes place from the 1st to the 15th of a quarter for the following quarter (e.g. from the 1st to the 15th of January for Q2 internships).
Our interns apply and expand the skills acquired during their studies in a dynamic working environment contributing to independent policy-oriented research on China.
Internships at MERICS have a duration of three monthsand are offered at four different times throughout the year starting either inJanuary April JulyorOctober. Interns receive a small remuneration.

MERICS offers the opportunity for interns

to contribute to the communication and sharing of independent policy-oriented research on China
to be part of a dynamic and highly dedicated team
to apply and expand the skills youve acquired during your studies: You will help produce newsletters and reports based on our current research on China and gain insight into the diverse communication methods and dynamic event and stakeholder management practices at Europes largest China think tank.

MERICS expects

Studies with a relevant focus on Asia and/or China: Political Science International Relations Regional Studies Journalism and Public Relations.
Enrollment at a university in a first BA or MA program during the entire internship.
Knowledge of the political and economic system of the Peoples Republic of China or a broader interest in the subject. Some experience in communications journalism or event planning.
Very good command of written and spoken English; proficiency in German is a plus. Chinese is not required but is welcome.
Attention to detail and high degree of reliability.
Affinity for AV and conferencing technology with the ability to support the setup of hybrid meetings and events (e.g. MS Teams MS Teams Rooms).
Proficient with Microsoft Office (especially Word Excel and PowerPoint) experience with content management systems (Drupal) is a plus

MERICS does not offer remote internships. All interns are required to live and work in Berlin for the duration of their internship with us.

MERICS offers internships in different fields:

Communications & Publications: Coordinating media relations from interviews to film shoots. Overseeing the production of research publicationsfrom development and editing to publication and distribution across the institutes various communication channels.
External Relations: Organizing all eventsboth online and in-personranging from public and semi-public forums to internal workshops and and supporting MERICS members and stakeholders with an interest in China from the fields of politics business and academia.

We do not expect you to have in-depth knowledge of each of these topics but recommend that you apply if the field that best fits with your academic background interests and past experiences. A lot of overlap exists between each of these programs and you are likely to interact with analysts from all four teams during your time at MERICS.

How to apply

Applications from people with a history of migration black people/people of color and people with disabilities are expressly welcome. We value diversity and are committed to diversity and equal opportunities - we therefore welcome all applications regardless of ethnic or social background nationality age gender disability religion and sexual orientation.

Please send a cover letter and a CV exclusively electronically via our application tool and express your preference order in the cover letter.
These documents need to be submitted to us in English.

Before you apply please make sure that you are already legally allowed to work in Germany. MERICS will unfortunately not be able to sponsor or assist with any visa or work permit applications. If you are offered a place you will then be required to be registered as a resident in Germany obtain a German social security number a German tax ID and provide proof of membership to a German statutory health insurance. Please also note that applications received outside of our application window (see above)will not be processed.

We look forward to applications from students currently doing their first BA or MA degree and who will be enrolled at a university throughout their internship with us.

About us

The Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS) was founded in 2013 by Stiftung Mercator to strengthen knowledge and debate about China in Germany and Europe. With about 20 full-time international researchers from Europe the United States and Australia MERICS is currently the largest European research institute focusing solely on the analysis of contemporary China and its relations with Europe and the wider world. Our specialists have a wide range of expertise on China scientific qualifications and methodological skills.

MERICS values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive work environment for colleagues of all backgrounds. We are based in Berlin and our working language is English. Knowledge of Chinese is in most cases a must (knowledge of German and other languages is an asset).

Required Experience:

Intern

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